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The GLBT Resource Page provides many links for great resources around the web for people in the GLBT community. The links are some of the best resources on the internet to help GLBT people and their allies get informed, empowered and active.

Jeannette Marks House, located on Mt. Holyoke's campus, is a space (similar to the RCSG) where students are able to discuss issues about gender and sexuality. There is also a resource library available to students who wish to learn more.

The Stonewall Center provides support, advocacy and programming for LGBT and allied students, staff and faculty at UMass Amherst and for the larger Pioneer Valley. It also seeks to educate the campus and local community about heterosexism, genderism, and sexual and gender prejudice in order to create a more inclusive and welcoming climate for bisexual, gay, lesbian, queer and transgender individuals and their allies.

LGBTQ Alumnae Affinity Group is a community of the Alumnae Association of Smith College for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer alumnae and allies.

The Peer Listening Line is for those who wish to speak to peers in the LGBT community. If you wish to speak with someone at any hour call (800) 399-PEER.

Counselor Advocate Program: Center for Women and Community

We offer free confidential support and advocacy for survivors of sexual assault, relationship violence and stalking, their significant others, family members and friends. We offer free short term counseling, medical and legal advocacy and free support groups. We also have a program that specializes in working with teens called Specialized Teen Services.

Center for Women and Community
Wilder Hall 221
Stockbridge Road
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA

Multicultural campus-based women's center whose mission is to provide leadership in promoting educational access and equity for women, to empower women to take full control of their lives and to strengthen connections among women.

The GLBTQA Youth Alliance is open to all youth aged 21 and under. We meet every Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. During meeting times youth engage in a weekly check-in and then move on to either discussions that have come up during the check-in time or other discussions and/or trainings that youth have decided upon as a group. Previous discussions have included: coming Out (parents, friends, teachers, etc.); safer sex; alcohol, tobacco and other drugs; issues of social justice and oppression in the glbt community and others.

Safe Passage
123 Hawley Street
Northampton MA 01060
(413) 586-1125

Confidential services for battered women, including lesbians in abusive relationships.

For locations and more information, see www.tapestryhealth.org (we have clinics located throughout Western Mass).

Time Out
A social support group for adult women in the Central Massachusetts area who are interested in making connections and friendships while gaining the strength, understanding and support of women who love women.

Trans Activist Network (TAN) is made up of trans people, significant others, and allies working together for activism, education, and building community. Meet first and third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Bangs Community Center, Amherst.

Transgender Support Group
(413) 584-1116 (Pride Zone)

Drop-in support group for anyone ages 15 to 24 who is trans-identified or questioning their gender identity. Meet the second Wednesday of every month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Pride Zone in Northampton.